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* The Tuesday MarketThe Tuesday Market

The Tuesday Market is open for the summer season, which is great because it gives you another chance to pick up the best in fresh food from our farmers. But what’s really special is where the market is. We’re back on the farm, so to speak. The Tuesday version of the Franklin Farmers Market takes place in the Park at Harlinsdale Farm. From noon – 4pm every Tuesday all summer long, our farmers will be at Harlinsdale with fresh produce, fruits, dairy and meats. Fresh baked goods will also be available.
* Young Professionals EngageYoung Professionals Engage

7:30-9:30 a.m. Williamson Medical Center 4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin; Rooms A, B and C Cost: $10 Members / $15 Future members Speaker: Panel representing Marketing, EMS, OB, Technology and ER Reservations and prepayment required.
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* Cookin' Out CountryCookin' Out Country

with Jim Lauderdale Today, Wednesday, May 2 11:00a at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville, TN
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* vineyard vines Partyvineyard vines Party

vineyard vines, the Connecticut-based clothing company, will host an in-store party to benefit the Iroquois and its beneficiary, the Monroe Carell Jr. Children¹s Hospital at Vanderbilt. The party will be held May 3, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the vineyard vines store in Green Hills: 4015 Hillsboro Pike #105.
* Battle of Franklin TrustBattle of Franklin Trust

Greg Biggs,will give his presentation, “The Fall of Nashville and the Rise of Sirens,” at Carnton Plantation. This lecture will cover the capture of Nashville following the collapse of the Confederate defense line of Department No. 2 at Mill Springs, Fort Henry and Fort Donelson. Greg is a member of the Clarksville Civil War Roundtable and well known as Tennessee’s Civil War Flag expert.
* Songwriters’ Night 2012Songwriters’ Night 2012

The Davis House Child Advocacy Center (DHCAC) is pleased to announce that Songwriters’ Night 2012 is set for Thursday, May 3 beginning at 6:30 p.m., The Factory at Franklin – Jamison Hall. Songwriters’ Night 2012 will raise funds and awareness to benefit abused children served by the DHCAC with a fun evening of music for a great cause. The event features songwriters Lee Thomas Miller, Jim Collins, The Warren Brothers, and Rhett Akins. Ticket prices are $30 per person or $250 for 10 tickets.
* 23rd Annual Steak & Burger Din23rd Annual Steak & Burger Din

Time: 6:00 pm

What-23rd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner When-6:00 PM Thursday May 3, 2012 Where-Franklin Marriot at Cool Springs, Franklin TN Benefits-The Franklin and Fairview Boys & Girls Clubs Cost-$125 per person. The $125 ticket price buys an adult a steak dinner and a Club member a burger dinner.
* Nashville Symphony in the ParkNashville Symphony in the Park

Time: 8:00 pm

Sponsored by Regions Bank. East Park
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* Eat the StreetEat the Street

Franklin’s First Food Truck Festival Benefits the 21st Drug Court WHEN: Friday, May 4, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. WHERE: The Shed at the Factory (location of the Farmer’s Market) The event is FREE and open to the public and promises to be fun for the entire family! Live music will be performed throughout the evening by singer-songwriter trio Joe Scutella, Paul Umbach and Brian Desveaux as well as an area for the kids!
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* SOL Cinco de Mayo at McConnellSOL Cinco de Mayo at McConnell

On Saturday May 5, 2012, Sol Restaurant and McConnell House in Historic Downtown Franklin will attempt to break the Guinness Book Record for the Largest Tequila Toast in the world. The attempt will be in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, a day honoring Mexican heritage. The... event will take place from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at McConnell House located at 108 Bridge Street in downtown Franklin. The tequila toast will take place at 7:00 p.m., led by legendary designer Manuel. Special musical guest Frank Ortega will headline the event. Tickets to participate in the Tequila Toast will cost $10.00. VIP tickets will be sold for an additional $25.00. VIP tickets will allow special access to the McConnell House and the Dos Equis Party Deck. Access to the outdoor festivities is free but donations will be highly encouraged. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Mercy Children’s Clinic of Franklin. Tickets will be sold the day of the event. For additional information on this upcoming event, please contact Sharon Starko at 615.484.5860 or at Sharon@mcconnellhouse.com. Thank-you!
* Franklin Farmers MarketFranklin Farmers Market

Summer market is open 8am - 1pm. The market is located behind The Factory, 230 Franklin Road at the corner of Franklin Road and Liberty Pike, Franklin TN.
* JD SoutherJD Souther

Franklin Theatre Saturday, May 5, 2012 8:00 PM One of the principal architects of the Southern California country-rock sound, Souther famously played a key role in the formation of the Eagles and co-wrote their hits “Heartache Tonight,” “Victim of Love,” “New Kid In Town,” and “Best of My Love,” as well as writing Linda Ronstad classics “Faithless Love,” “Simple Man, Simple Dream,” and “Prisoner in Disguise.” Event Pricing Balcony & Lounge Admission - $37.50 Cabaret Admission - $47.50 Classic Admission - $27.50
* Barnes & Noble, JrBarnes & Noble, Jr

Saturday Morning Storytime Join us every Saturday morning for a Storytime featuring new children's releases and your favorite characters. Barnes & Noble, Inc. 1701 Mallory Lane Brentwood, TN 37027
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* Oaklands' Spring PartyOaklands' Spring Party

Time: 2:30 pm

Guests will enjoy the bounty of the season from exquisite flowers, live music, and libations to a table replete with delicious recipes from our very own cookbook "Dining with Oaklands". The evening’s menu will include hors d’oeuvres of bacon & tomato tarts, olive and crème cheese roll with nuts as well as cucumber sandwiches. Entre? to include Poppy Seed Chicken Divine served with Spinach and Artichoke Delight as well as strawberry salad and homemade rolls. Delicious desserts served will be chocolate raspberry bars and lemon cookies. Tickets are 75.00 and include valet parking. Come celebrate with us! To make your reservation Email jwm@oaklandsmuseum.org
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* Esperanza SpaldingEsperanza Spalding

7:00pm at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville, TN
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* O'More Design WeekO'More Design Week

Mr. Woodfine, now the Master of the Oxford City Guild of Chefs, will host a book launch to kick off O'More's annual Design Week, the College's premier event of the year. He will sign copies of his book From Kitchen to High Table, The British-American Edition by O'More Publishing on Tuesday, May 8 from 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on the campus in downtown Franklin. The first 100 copies will be signed, dated and numbered by Mr. Woodfine. To learn more about the author and the signing, go here.
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* It’s a Spring ThingIt’s a Spring Thing

BrightStone, at 140 Southeast Parkway Court in Franklin, will hold its annual “It’s a Spring Thing” sale Wednesday through Friday, May 9-11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Interior Design, Visual CommunInterior Design, Visual Commun

The Interior Design, Visual Communications, and Fine Arts shows will be presented during a collective Design in ReVue exhibit on Wednesday, May 9, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Jamison Hall at The Factory at Franklin. Each department will be juried, and the public is welcome. The Interior Design Show will display both the creative and technical talents of the College’s graduating seniors through their crowning projects of residential and commercial design work. The Visual Communications Show will exhibit a variety of award-winning interactive and graphic design projects, including branding, packaging and advertising design. The Fine Arts Show will feature work from all departments, including drawings, design fundamentals and sculpture. Noted artist and fine arts faculty member Marleen DeBock will jury the show.
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* It’s a Spring ThingIt’s a Spring Thing

BrightStone, at 140 Southeast Parkway Court in Franklin, will hold its annual “It’s a Spring Thing” sale Wednesday through Friday, May 9-11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Nashville Symphony in the ParkNashville Symphony in the Park

Time: 8:00 pm

Sponsored by Regions Bank. East Park
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* It’s a Spring ThingIt’s a Spring Thing

BrightStone, at 140 Southeast Parkway Court in Franklin, will hold its annual “It’s a Spring Thing” sale Wednesday through Friday, May 9-11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Jockey Club PartyJockey Club Party

Second annual party, set for May 11, features exceptional food and drink, sensational music performances, exquisite art and thrilling jockey auction. The second-annual party, co-hosted by Leah London and Karen Malone, takes place under the Iroquois Society tent from 7 to 11 p.m. and will be a celebration filled with fun for all.
* Eloise Student Fashion ShowEloise Student Fashion Show

Select junior and senior fashion design students will showcase their individual collections on Friday, May 11 during the 14th annual Eloise Student Fashion Show. The show will be held at Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin. Seating will begin at 7:15 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m.
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* Franklin Farmers MarketFranklin Farmers Market

Summer market is open 8am - 1pm. The market is located behind The Factory, 230 Franklin Road at the corner of Franklin Road and Liberty Pike, Franklin TN.
* Iroquois SteeplechaseIroquois Steeplechase

Since prehistoric times, rites of spring marked the beginning of the year in many cultures. Since 1941, Nashville’s rite of spring, the Iroquois Steeplechase, has marked the beginning of the social season here. The annual celebration – scheduled for Saturday, May 12, 2012 – is just as full of myth and magic as the festivals of yore, but in a very Southern way, of course. The women at the Iroquois Steeplechase are draped in beguiling sundresses and outrageous hats, rather than the floral garlands of ancient times, but the effect is the same. Beautiful women of any age have known how to dazzle, though it has been lifted to a high art form in the South.
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* Mother's Day!Mother's Day!

Celebrate Mother's Day in Franklin, TN.
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* Senior Exhibition & Art CrawlSenior Exhibition & Art Crawl

Belmont University Senior Exhibition & Art Crawl Monday, May 14 9:00am at Belmont University - Leu Center for the Visual Arts: Belmont University, Leu Art Gallery, Nashville, TN
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* Women2Women LuncheonWomen2Women Luncheon

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Franklin Marriott Cool Springs - Lorraine’s Restaurant 700 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin Cost: $18.00 Members / $20 Future Members Speaker: TBD Reservations and prepayment required.
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* Jack WhiteJack White

Wednesday, May 16 7:30p at Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN World-renowned Nashville rocker Jack White celebrated the third anniversary of his Third Man Records label on March 8 in trademark style - with a private concert at the label's Nashville headquarters. White performed two short sets in Third Man's 'Blue Room,' premiering material from his solo debut Blunderbuss (out next month) and showcasing the strength of his new backing bands.
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* Franklin RodeoFranklin Rodeo

7PM Williamson County Ag Expo Center
* The EventThe Event

Announcing “The Event”… sponsored by Jaguar Porsche Audi of Nashville and hosted by Team Sarina representing the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Nashville. “The Event” is a Charity Cocktail Party that will benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Nashville’s Annual Man and Woman of the Year Fundraising Event. “The Event” will be held on Thursday, May 17, from 6:00pm-9:00pm, at the Jaguar Porsche Audi Dealership on Franklin Road. There will be Live Music, food, cocktails, and a silent auction featuring beautiful art from local artists, along with autographed sports and music memorabilia. Valet Parking will be provided compliments of Jaguar Porsche Audi. The cost of “The Event” is only $35.00 per person. You can purchase your reservation to “The Event” by making a $35.00 donation on our website at http://ten.mwoy.llsevent.org/sarinawalker. An email confirmation will be sent to you upon receiving your donation. If you prefer to make your reservation via check, you may send your check to:
* Days of Washing, Churning, andDays of Washing, Churning, and

Oaklands Historic House Museum Teachers and parents can plan a day of hands-on-activities, demonstrations, crafts, and games. From 9:00am – 12:00pm children can experience chores from the 1860’s when they wash clothes on a washboard, make candles, churn butter, and beat the rugs. Bring your own blankets and sack lunches and enjoy an old fashioned picnic under the shade trees. Lunches may take place after 12noon, and stations will close at this time. Parking and check-in will be at the pavilion on Roberts Street. For more information and reservations, please contact Mary Beth Nevills at Oaklands 893-0022 or email mb@oaklandsmuseum.org.
* Nashville Symphony in the ParkNashville Symphony in the Park

Time: 8:00 pm

Sponsored by Regions Bank. East Park
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* Franklin RodeoFranklin Rodeo

7PM Williamson County Ag Expo Center
* CoolSprings Crafts & Art FestCoolSprings Crafts & Art Fest

The first annual CoolSprings Crafts and Art Festival will take place at the CoolSprings Galleria in Franklin, Tennessee. As part of Tennessee Festival of the Arts, our event will showcase the talents of local artisans and those from across the country. This affair will feature paintings, hand crafted jewelry, sculptures, wooden boxes, glass art, fabrics and furniture and so much more. All items sold during this three day weekend event will be those created by the participating vendors.
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* Franklin RodeoFranklin Rodeo

7PM Williamson County Ag Expo Center
* Franklin Farmers MarketFranklin Farmers Market

Summer market is open 8am - 1pm. The market is located behind The Factory, 230 Franklin Road at the corner of Franklin Road and Liberty Pike, Franklin TN.
* Kids Bicycle SafetyKids Bicycle Safety

Kids Bicycle Safety Obstacle Course Let us help you teach your kids the 'rules of the road' 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Sullivan Farms Clubhouse Donelson Creek Parkway Franklin, Tennessee Celebrating National Bike Month, certified bicycle patrol officers will overview bike safety and education during this two-hour block on Saturday designed to help kids learn the 'rules of the road.' An obstacle course will be used to help teach the principals, so please bring your kids and their bikes.
* Free Day in MayFree Day in May

Oaklands Historic House Museum will be open free of charge to the public. Come and enjoy a tour with ladies dressed in their Victorian attire and soldiers in uniform. The entire family will enjoy demonstrations, crafts, & games. Tours available from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. In honor of the Bicentennial of Murfreesboro, a special architectural tour of the exterior of Oaklands Mansion will be given at 11:00am and 2:00pm.
* CoolSprings Crafts & Art FestCoolSprings Crafts & Art Fest

The first annual CoolSprings Crafts and Art Festival will take place at the CoolSprings Galleria in Franklin, Tennessee. As part of Tennessee Festival of the Arts, our event will showcase the talents of local artisans and those from across the country. This affair will feature paintings, hand crafted jewelry, sculptures, wooden boxes, glass art, fabrics and furniture and so much more. All items sold during this three day weekend event will be those created by the participating vendors.
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* CoolSprings Crafts & Art FestCoolSprings Crafts & Art Fest

The first annual CoolSprings Crafts and Art Festival will take place at the CoolSprings Galleria in Franklin, Tennessee. As part of Tennessee Festival of the Arts, our event will showcase the talents of local artisans and those from across the country. This affair will feature paintings, hand crafted jewelry, sculptures, wooden boxes, glass art, fabrics and furniture and so much more. All items sold during this three day weekend event will be those created by the participating vendors.
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* Japanese Dinner PartyJapanese Dinner Party

10:00am to 1:00p at The Factory at Franklin: The Viking Store, Franklin, TN Travel to Japan, an exotic and exciting country with a unique and timeless cuisine. The Japanese honor the natural flavors and textures of fresh seasonal ingredients. Every dish is artfully prepared, combining flavor with beauty, and tradition with modernity. Have a blast while learning to create simple and elegant food that is naturally good for you.
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* Disney's The Lion KingDisney's The Lion King

7:30pm at Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Nashville, TN Disney's The Lion King will be at TPAC's Jackson Hall in Nashville, TN - May 7 through June 2, 2013Experience the phenomenon of Disney's The Lion King when Nashville's best-loved musical makes a triumphant return to Tpac following its record-breaking 2006 engagement! Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images for this show you'll remember forever.
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* General Jackson Evening CruiseGeneral Jackson Evening Cruise

General Jackson Evening Cruise: Heart of Tennessee: A Musical Journey Wednesday, May 23 6:15pm at General Jackson Showboat, Nashville, TN The Heart of Tennessee: A Musical Journey celebrates the deeply rich tradition of the music born in this great state. Performed by seven professional singers and a top tier group of Nashville musicians, the show takes a journey along the Music Highway from the roots of the Appalachian music and bluegrass around the mountains of East Tennessee to the blues, rock, and R & B sounds along the Mississippi River in Memphis while making an imperative visit to Music City.
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* Nashville Symphony in the ParkNashville Symphony in the Park

Time: 8:00 pm

Sponsored by Regions Bank. East Park
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* Sounds vs. Round Rock ExpressSounds vs. Round Rock Express

Nashville Sounds vs. Round Rock Express 7:05pm at Herschel Greer Stadium, Nashville, TN The Nashville Sounds take on the Round Rock ExpressThe Nashville Sounds are a minor league baseball team of the Pacific Coast League (PCL), and the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.They are located in Nashville, Tennessee, and are named for the city's association with the music industry. The team plays its home games at Herschel Greer Stadium, which opened in 1978 and holds 10,300 fans.
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* Franklin Farmers MarketFranklin Farmers Market

Summer market is open 8am - 1pm. The market is located behind The Factory, 230 Franklin Road at the corner of Franklin Road and Liberty Pike, Franklin TN.
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* Flea MarketFlea Market

7:00am at Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Nashville, TN The Tennessee State Fairgrounds Flea Market is considered among the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public. Eager shoppers travel hundreds of miles, often by the bus load, to peruse the bargains and hard-to-find items offered for sale.
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* Memorial DayMemorial Day

City Offices Closed.
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* Bill TraylorBill Traylor

10:00am to 5:30pm at Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville, TN Drawings from the Collections of the High Museum of Art and the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Presented concurrently with the artists of Gee’s Bend and Thornton Dial will be 63 drawings and paintings on cardboard by the self-taught Alabama artist Bill Traylor. Born into slavery in 1854 on a plantation near Montgomery, Traylor began making art at the age of 82.
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* Music City RootsMusic City Roots

Music City Roots: Alejandro Escovedo, Trace Bundy, Tristen, Scott Simontacchi, Josh Oliver 7:00pm at The Loveless Barn, Nashville, TN Music City Roots, Live From The Loveless Cafe is a weekly, two-hour radio show that revives the historic legacy of live musical production. Broadcast on Wednesday nights on Lightning 100 on Wednesday nights from 7:00pm to 9:00pm,CST, Music City Roots, Live From The Loveless Cafe showcases Nashville's astonishing music scene, from country and Americana to more progressive interpreters of tradition -- a 'roots and branches' format that brings together fans of different tastes and generations.
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* Nashville Symphony in the ParkNashville Symphony in the Park

Time: 8:00 pm

Sponsored by Regions Bank. East Park
      

Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea